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20/20 Report documentary " Cruelty to Owners" please watch both parts.(click here)

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click here for status HF 3132

CFA Legislative ALERT (click here)

“Our opinions are based on facts, some myths that we

think are facts, and our values. In public policy, it is

important that we sharpen our skills at separating facts,

myths, and value judgments.”        

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The problems of puppy mills, puppy brokers and irresponsible breeders are receiving more media coverage. The public is becoming more educated on the importance of buying a puppy/dog from ethical, responsible breeders in order to avoid both the physical and psychological problems associated with dogs from poor sources. Everyone selling puppies proclaims himself or herself to be a responsible breeder, even those selling puppies from puppy mills! It is up to the buyer to determine whether or not someone trying to sell them a puppy is a responsible breeder.

"....proposals, which have been introduced in Pennsylvania, Ohio , Wisconsin and Minnesota are intended to target abusive, commercial dog breeders, but will also catch up law abiding sportsmen who breed , hunt, compete in field trial or mush dogs. Such proposals have the support of animal rights groups that systematically attempt to whittle away ......"
 
"............As has been seen in other states, the stated intent is to get after abusive commercial breeding operations, but law-abiding sporting dog kennels could find themselves subject to regulations designed for commercial operations".
See article news and information page,  Puppy Mill Proposals are No Walk in the Park for Sportsmen

Per underpopulation?? (click here)

The Mission of the MRAOA is to serve as a leading voice for individuals and organizations that respect the importance of maintaining and strengthening the human-animal bond by working to safegaurd the rights of responsible animal owners. MRAOA unites the interests of pet owners, trainers, veterinarians, breeders, and service animal owners dedicated to the welfare of all species.
 
To accomplish this mission MRAOA will
 
      --- Serve as an educational resource for the public, groups and individuals dedicated to responsible animal ownership and care.
 
      --- Serve as a resourse of factual verifiable data concerning animal welfare issues for the public, lawmakers, news media and classroom teachers.
 
      --- Work to enact reasonable laws that target irresponsible and inhumane owners while safeguarding responsible animal owners.
 
      --- Urge the passage of strong laws that target vandalism, harassment, arson and all domestic terrorism done in the name of animal rights.
 
 
Email The Minnesota Responsible Animal Owners Alliance at:

mraoa@minncdc.org

>>>some Twin Cities animal regulations

MRAOA is a Minnesota non profit organization formerly known as the Minnesota Council of Dog Clubs

                                                   Be a responsible animal owner!